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Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
Francis D.K.Ching brings his trademark presentation to the structural design studio with this major new work co-authored by Barry Onouye and Douglas Zuberbuhler. Taking a new approach to strucural design, Ching and his co-authors show how structural systems of a building -- as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale -- are related to the essential aspects of architectural formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems such as enclosure and mechanical systems, code compliance, etc. No other work by Francis D.K. Ching brings together so many aspects of architectural design as an integrated reference. Designers, builders, and students alike will gain a new understanding of structural principles and planning, without the need for mathematics. Using Ching's trademark presentation, Structural Patterns is illustrated throughout with line drawings to present the essential presence of structural systems in buildings, but also helps the reader make informed decisions for architectural design.
312 pages, Paperback
First published December 24, 2008
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Francis D.K. Ching
52Ìýbooks404ÌýfollowersFrank (Francis D. K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.
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Building Structures
Structural Patterns
Horizontal Spans
Vertical Dimensions
Lateral Stability
Long-Span Structures
High-Rise Structures
Systems Integration
Structural Patterns
Horizontal Spans
Vertical Dimensions
Lateral Stability
Long-Span Structures
High-Rise Structures
Systems Integration
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